Jiang Huai was drowsy on the bed, and Liu Chengshan helped him lie down.

Jiang Yuan took a look and said to Lu Chuan, "This poison is not fatal. The doctor said that it will only cause loss of appetite, drowsiness, and mental depression.

I guess this person doesn't want to kill my brother, he just wants to affect his scientific research."

Liu Chengshan walked to the table thoughtfully, and went over everyone in the academy in his mind, "Brother Zichang's academic performance is among the best in the academy, and he is a hot candidate among the students taking the imperial examination this time.

There aren't many people in the academy who can compete with him, so who could it be?"

Jiang Yuan tapped his fingers lightly on the table. "There are too many wolves and too little meat. The number of people on the list is limited. If we can squeeze one out, we'll squeeze one out. People from the academy are not excluded.

But I think the possibility is not very high. My brother has been in the academy for so long, there are many opportunities for someone to harm him. I still tend to think that it is someone outside the academy.

Outside of the academy, there is no one else who wants to harm my brother, except for that group of idiots in the Jiang residence."

Seeing Jiang Yuan figure out the general situation after just a few words, Lu Chuan couldn't help laughing, "Okay, this case is easy to solve. Since the target is so clear, it's easy to investigate.

The people in the Jiang Mansion, even if they shorten the process, still have to exclude Lord Jiang. Zichang is his biological son after all, and if he passes the imperial examination, it will be beneficial to his career and reputation.

Then it can only be Jiang Wan and Jiang Hao. It will be easier to investigate if they have any connection in the academy. Don't worry, second sister."

She said what Jiang Yuan was thinking. She also guessed so. In fact, there was also Qin Yunzheng, but he was not a big suspect. After all, Jiang Yuan had nothing to do with him now, and Jiang Huai had even less connection with him. He should not think of harming Jiang Huai.

Another thing is, if it was Qin Yunzheng who had taken action, Jiang Huai might not have suffered such a minor injury.

Liu Chengshan sighed and stood up. "The exam is coming up soon, so we can review on our own. I'll go pack up Brother Zichang's things and move them over.

It would be more appropriate for him to rest and study at home."

Lu Chuan also stood up and said, "I'll go with you."

Jiang Yuan said, "Why don't you ask Brother Liu to move in as well? Since you are studying on your own, it would be good for you to keep him company. After all, the academy is not as comfortable as home.

This way, Brother Lu wouldn't have to run back and forth, as he also had to prepare for the martial arts test.

I'll ask Brother Liu to harness the carriage and take you to the academy."

Liu Chengshan naturally agreed. This house of the first number one scholar of this dynasty was very auspicious. If he could live here until the exam, he would be able to write with inspiration as if he were divinely assisted.

Qu Ying was worried, so she asked the eldest princess for help and invited an imperial physician from the palace to treat Jiang Huai. The results were similar, and the poison was easy to deal with. Naturally, the medicine in the palace was better.

Jiang Yuan gave the imperial physician the consultation fee, plus a bottle of calming incense. The imperial physician simply opened the lid and sniffed it, then smiled so hard that his eyes could not be seen. He patted his chest and guaranteed that Jiang Huai's poison would be cured within three days, allowing him to go to the examination room with full energy.

After sending the imperial physician away, Qu Ying said with a smile that money was not as effective as calming incense.

Jiang Huai and Liu Chengshan reviewed their lessons at home every day. Liu's eldest sister-in-law listened to Jiang Yuan and prepared non-greasy food for them, for fear that they would have diarrhea.

Lu Chuan also moved to the Jiang family and transferred some guards from home. Jiang Huai and Liu Chengshan did not even go out of the door every day. At most, they would just take a walk in the yard.

Jiang Yuan also moved back, so she had to keep an eye on him personally, otherwise she would not feel at ease.

Qu Ying became the busiest one. She went to Mr. Wu's private school every day, and came to Jiang's house after school. She had classes in the afternoon. Those who could attend classes at Jiang's house stayed at Jiang's house, and those who could not attend classes had to run to attend classes.

In the evening, I have to have dinner with Jiang Yuan before returning to the Marquis' Mansion.

Fortunately, the eldest princess was also busy and had no time to take care of her.

Over at Huangjue Temple, Xie Yunxiao's injuries had improved a little. Except for his shoulder, the wounds on other parts of his body had begun to heal. He estimated the days and prepared to pack up and return to Beijing.

Perhaps because there are so many people protecting us, no accidents have happened in the past twenty days.

When Chunzhi and Luzhu heard that they were going back to Beijing, they were very happy. The young master was going to take the imperial examination, and they were worried about him while staying here.

Early in the morning, Zhou Qian'an helped Xie Yunxiao out of the room. In the yard, Chunzhi and Luzhu were waiting with their bags.

Seeing the two girls smiling happily, Xie Yunxiao joked, "Oh, I haven't seen smiles on your faces for a long time."

Lu Zhu was so heartless, he chuckled, "That's right, I miss my girl so much."

Chunzhi nudged Luzhu with her elbow. Xie Yunxiao laughed indifferently and limped out.

Just as he reached the gate of the courtyard, he suddenly heard a whooshing sound behind him. Zhou Qian'an turned his head abruptly and pushed Xie Yunxiao away. A short arrow brushed Xie Yunxiao's arm and went between the two of them.

Xie Yunxiao bumped into the moon gate and turned around to see someone standing on the roof.

Zhou Qian'an had already drawn his sword, and the sound of swords clashing could be heard outside the yard; a fight was about to begin.

Chunzhi and Luzhu were following the two of them, about ten steps away. They were also stunned for a moment. When they came to their senses and wanted to hide, the people on the roof had already jumped down.

Just as he was about to catch Luzhu, Chunzhi reacted extremely quickly and slammed his body into Luzhu, knocking her to the ground. The man missed his shot and pulled out a short arrow, pointing it at Chunzhi's neck.

"Don't move." The tip of the arrow pierced Chunzhi's neck and blood flowed down.

Lu Zhu was terrified and cried to the assassin, "Don't, don't, don't hurt my sister, please, don't..."

Chunzhi held her bag in both hands. The assassin held a short arrow against her neck in one hand and pointed a crossbow at Xie Yunxiao and Zhou Qian'an in the other hand.

Xie Yunxiao looked at him with a gloomy face, "It's useless for you to kill us all now. The things have been sent to the palace long ago. Your business in Dongshan County is over."

The assassin said fiercely, "We know, but you still have to die. This matter could not be kept secret for long, it's just that the dog emperor knew it in advance.

But you, who ruined our good deeds, must die."

Zhou Qian helped Xie Yunxiao stand steadily. The two were still trying to delay time. The assassin saw their thoughts and sneered twice, "No need to worry. Your defense here has long been known. Even if I am not sure I can kill you all, I can still delay you.

Enough time to kill you."

The sounds of fighting outside were getting closer and closer. It was obvious that the guards were being defeated and forced to retreat.

Xie Yunxiao also drew his sword and pointed it at the assassin, "Then come at me. You are not a hero if you hold a maid hostage."

The assassin raised his lips slightly, "I am also stalling for time. Thank you, General. I have learned a lot from you. Waiting for help will be foolproof."

Chunzhi fumbled in the bundle and touched what she wanted. She pulled it out suddenly and was dumbfounded. She was so nervous that she pulled the entire silver hairpin out of the bundle.

The assassin was stunned when he saw that she was holding a hairpin in one hand and the bundle in her arms had fallen to the ground.

Except for the assassin, everyone else was stunned...

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